LACTATIONS Synonyms
There are 5 synonyms of the word
lactations.
(exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word lactations. (close relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word lactations. (close relations)
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Definition of LACTATIONS
Definition of LACTATIONS
Best Alternative Words for LACTATIONS
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lactation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the period following birth during which milk is secreted • the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands • feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast | ||||||||
nursing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm • the profession of a nurse • nourishing at the breast | ||||||||
secretion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance • a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell | ||||||||
breastfeeding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • give suck to | ||||||||
suckling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an infant considered in relation to its nurse • English poet and courtier (1609-1642) • a young mammal that has not been weaned • feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast |
Best Hypernyms For LACTATIONS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
lactations, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
activity
alimentation
feeding
period
Phrases (5)
bodily functionbodily processbody processperiod of timetime period